Dr. Karen E Forsman
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Rating Overview

24 Ratings
with 4 Comments

4.7

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Karen E Forsman
is Excellent.
Dr. Karen E Forsman has been rated by 24 patients.
From those 24 patients 4
of those left a comment along with their rating. The overall rating for
Dr. Karen E Forsman is 4.7 of 5.0 stars.

Primary Address

Barnes Jewish West Dermatology

Specialties

Dr. Karen E Forsman has the following 1 specialty

Dermatology

A dermatologist is a doctor who has extensive training and knowledge of the skin, scalp, hair and nails and treats conditions that affect those areas. These doctors will evaluate any abnormality, blemish or lesion on the skin in order to determine the cause and will determine a course of treatment.
Dermatologists provide patients with full body scans in order to identify any signs that are indicative of an illness that requires treatment, such as skin cancer. These specialists may also provide cosmetic services, such as mole removal, scar diminishing treatments and even botox and face lifts.

Board Certified

Dr. Karen E Forsman is Board Certified in the following:

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in
the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified
doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the
most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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A review by a patient that verified they have visited Dr. Karen E Forsman
- Posted on June 11th, 2015

Came in with tiny bump on scalp, no discoloration, which was not bothering me. She wanted a biopsy. She coughed and choked while taking the biopsy and the site became infected within 24-36 hours. I was put on an anti-biotic that can cause tendon damage in the ankles. Her partner, Dr. Purcell prescribed the medicine. I told her it was dangerous for people over 65 because it could cause tendon damage. She claimed that was the only medicine to heal the infection. It has been 5 months and I still have discomfort in my ankles. I was called a week after the biopsy and told by the receptionist that the biopsy was not malignant - no further explanation. Within 10 days the site swelled up to twice the original size. I went back to Dr. Forsman and she now tells me it is a hydrocystoma (water cyst)â¦and I can leave it alone, have it drained or have surgery to remove it. It is now three times as large as when I first went to her. I called to asked the best route to take and she won't return my call.

A patient who verified they visited Dr. Karen E Forsman
- Posted on April 17th, 2015

I have found Dr. Forsman to be an outstanding physician. She has seen me thru many skin cancers w/great success. She listens to the patient and spends time going over everything concerning the visit. The time spent w/you regardless of what may be going on is made to make you feel you are the only patient she has seen all day. You are never rushed or hurried out of the office.

Awards

3 Awards

Patients' Choice Award
(2017, 2018)

Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of his/her patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores, as voted by patients.

Compassionate Doctor Recognition
(2017, 2018)

Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician's overall and bedside manner scores.

On-Time Doctor Award
(2017, 2018)

Vitals On-Time + Promptness Award recognizes doctors with consistent high ratings for timeliness of appointments. The honor is granted based on a physician's overall and promptness scores.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Forsman is affiliated (can practice and admit patients) with the following hospital(s).